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Didjeridoo. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
Didjeridoo
According to Paul Taylor’s website (www.paultaylor.ws) the didjeridoo /didjeridu / didgeridoo or Yidaki is an Aboriginal wind musical instrument traditionally played in the tropical north of Australia. It is generally a trunk of a eucalyptus tree that has been eaten out by termites. The trunk is cut down, the bark scraped off, the inside cleaned out and shaped and a mouthpiece of beeswax may be applied. Often the didjeridoo is then painted with clan or family designs. It is played mostly with a loose lip buzz and circular breathing.
Artists in Residence School Performance
Students in Pinedale Schools have a cultural experience
by Pam McCulloch
February 13, 2007

Wyoming’s Poet Laureate, David Romtvedt, spent a three-week-long residency in the Pinedale Elementary School and High School, brought by the Pinedale Fine Arts Council. Romtvedt spent one week with the 3rd grade, one week with 4th grade and one week with sophomores in the High School.

On Friday, February 9, Romtvedt, resident artist Paul Taylor, students, teachers and parents came together for a final performance of all that they'd learned at the Pinedale schools over the past three weeks.

"It's great that these gentlemen are able to come into a school system like Pinedale and completely immerse themselves, giving students a cultural experience like no other and one they definitely won't forget," said Tim Ruland of the Pinedale Fine Arts Council.

Photos by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online!



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  • www.pinedaleschools.org - Pinedale Schools
  • www.pinedalefinearts.com - Pinedale Fine Arts Council

  • Dave Romtved with the kids. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Dave Romtved with the kids
    Dave works with the children during the performance. Dave was named Poet Laureate of the State of Wyoming by Gov. Dave Freudenthal.

    Ryan Reed. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Ryan Reed

    Paul Taylor. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Paul Taylor
    Paul Taylor, Australian storyteller, didjeridoo player and traveler,.plays the didjeridoo as the children listen. He comes to the U.S. from Adelaide, South Australia, on the invitation of Bobby Bridger and the Adelaide-Austin, TX, sister city program. Bridger is a descendent of the legendary mountain man, Jim Bridger. In 1986, Paul acted as guide for Bobby Bridger on an extensive tour of South Australia. Bridger performed his acclaimed one-man show “Ballad of the West," on a tour of the outback and to the Pitjantatjara Aboriginal community in the red heart of the country.

    Twirl Dance. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Twirl Dance

    Performance. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Performance
    David Romtved spent three weeks in Pinedale. One week with 3rd grade, one week with fourth and one week (this coming week) with sophomores in the high school.

    Playing the flute. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Playing the flute

    Waving to the audience. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Waving to the audience
    Kids motion to the audience as they perform.

    Reading a poem. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Reading a poem

    Performance. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Performance

    Reading a Poem. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Reading a Poem

    On the floor. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    On the floor
    Students fall to the floor after their dancing performance.

    Paul Taylor. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Paul Taylor
    The Pinedale Fine Arts Council booked both David Romtved and Paul Taylor to visit the schools.

    Dancing. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Dancing

    Performance. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Performance

    Dancing. Photo by Pam McCulloch, Pinedale Online.
    Dancing
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